Amendoro “Honey” - A Unique & Delicious Japanese Sweet Potato Syrup

Amendoro is a sweet potato syrup that originates from the Satsuma Peninsula in southwestern Japan. The Satsuma Peninsula is also known as the home of sweet potato cultivation in Japan. The Japanese word for sweet potato, “satsuma-imo” or “satsuma potato”, reflects this history. 

Amendoro derives its name from the word for sweet potato candy in the Satsuma dialect. The syrup has a rich golden-brown color and is characterized by its satisfying sweetness. Amendoro can be used in any situation where honey or maple syrup is typically used, such as drizzled over yogurt, ice cream, fruits, pancakes, or bread. Pure amendoro contains 100% sweet potato and is therefore a great vegan alternative to honey. It can also be used as a sugar alternative in baking to add a unique flavor to any treat. The syrup’s effectiveness in baked goods is not to be underestimated; a pastry containing amendoro won Japan the silver medal at the World Pastry Cup in Lyon, France!

Not only is Amendoro a versatile kitchen ingredient, the syrup has thirty times more antioxidants than maple syrup or honey. Additionally, it has nine times more dietary fiber and ten times more polyphenols than maple syrup or honey, making it a great, naturally sweet alternative in desserts, beverages, on yogurts or anywhere else you want to add a touch of sweetness!

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Diarmuid O'Connor